Northern Ireland’s Christie readying Cheltenham hopes

Northern trainer, David Christie, is putting his Cheltenham hopefuls through their final preparations as the Festival looms large. Christie has many...

Armagh duo may stand in the way of Linfield and another €1.1 million

After winning the NIFL Premiership four years on the trot, Linfield find themselves in a precarious situation. The 2019, 2020, 2021,...

Will Ronan McNally be at the Cheltenham Festival this year?

With a small yard of racehorses, which he trains when not running his Armagh-based kitchens and bathrooms business, the odds are...

Brian Hughes looking to complete a Hat-Trick of jockeys’ titles

Defending champion Brian Hughes has begun his pursuit of a third British Jumps Jockeys’ Championship in the 2022/23 campaign. The man...

What next for Portadown’s Michael O’Neill after Stoke exit?

Michael O’Neill’s time at Stoke City has been brought to an abrupt end following a difficult start to the Championship campaign...

Newry legend Pat Jennings tipping Manchester City to retain Premier League title

As a player who did the near-unthinkable and turned out for arch-rivals Tottenham and Arsenal during a stellar playing career, Pat...

Has Coagh United ever produced a better footballer than Stuart Dallas?

Stuart Dallas was born in Cookstown but cut his teeth at Coagh United. Indeed, Dallas learned his trade at a club...

Ireland sending strong team to 2022 Cheltenham Festival

Runners from Ireland dominated the 2021 Cheltenham Festival, with 23 of the 28 races won by Irish runners. While hitting those...

Armagh jockey on course to regain Champion Jockey title

Brian Hughes is the most successful horse racing rider to ever come out of Armagh and the former British jump racing...

The Jam Man poised for November Navan return?

For a racehorse that has competed 42 times over the jumps and on the flat at the age of eight, it’s...

Will McNally’s Dreal Deal deliver on potential in 2021 and beyond?

County Armagh-based trainer Ronan McNally is on the cards for an interesting 2021/22 season on the National Hunt should his charges...

Can champion jockey Hughes rule the roost at Cheltenham once again?

When we think about the Cheltenham Festival, we often think of the success enjoyed by those from south of the border....